Potent Hepatoprotective Phaltrikadi Kwath: A Clinical Study

Objective: The main object of present study is to clinically evaluate the efficacy of an Ayurvedic compound formulation Phalatrikadi Kvatha (PTK) on Hepatitis B patients. Method: Total 59 Hepatitis B positive patients were selected from OPD and IPD of S.S. Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, B.H.U. PKT was given in a dose of 80 ml/day in two divided doses for 6 months and follow up was done on every third month. In each follow up Routine Hematological examinations- Hb%, TLC, DLC and ESR; Biochemical investigations- LFT, Serological test- HBsAg (for HBV) and HBV DNA and Radiological tests- USG whole abdomen were done. Result: Result showed significant effect of Phalatrikadi Kvatha (PTK) on sign and symptoms of Hepatitis which was evidenced by laboratory investigations i.e. LFT (p<0.05), negative HBsAg in 8 patients and HBV DNA (Chi-square =45.9 and P<0.01).Thus present results showed efficacy of PKT on Hepatitis. Conclusion: Present findings suggest that Phalatrikadi Kvatha (PTK) is an effective and beneficial formulation for management of Hepatitis B patients.